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Monday, August 24, 2009

Welcome Back to School

Today is the first day of school, which for many, means the first day of a new routine. At Valley West, classes start at 7:30 a.m. Students can arrive for breakfast as early as 6:45 a.m.

The first day of school is also the day that your child will come home with lots of important paperwork and forms for you to complete. Please lookout for:

Enrollment Card – Remember to update your email address.

Lunch Application – All students should have one on file, regardless of lunch status.

Student Information Card – It’s important to include all special needs and requirements on this card.

General Information Sheet - This is the document that includes all the information you’ll ever need about your child’s school. Keep this sheet handy in case you need to call or fax something to the school.

As for settling into your new routine – start with a night-time routine you can stick to. Gather homework, lay out clothes and prepare lunches before bedtime. Experts say children 5 to 12 years of age need 10 to 11 hours of sleep each night. Consider how active their school days are and insist on an appropriate bedtime. It’s important to also have a morning routine that works.

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